STIHL 60EVO iMOW Robotic Mower Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: STIHL

Table of Contents

STIHL 60EVO iMOW Robotic Mower
1. Introduction
2. Guide to Using this Manual
3. Overview
Rating plate with machine number
Rating plate with the machine number
4. Safety Precautions
Product Information
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How do I change the cutting blades?
- Q: How do I troubleshoot if the device is not working?
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STIHL 60EVO iMOW Robotic Mower

Robotic-Mower

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. Introduction

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’ requirements. The products are designed for reliability even under extreme con‐ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.

2. Guide to Using this Manual

2.1 Applicable documents

The local safety regulations apply.

► In addition to this User Manual, you should also read, understand and retain the following documents:
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in battery:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets

Additional information on STIHL robotic mowers, compatible accessories and FAQs can be found at support.stihl.com, info.myimow.stihl.com or is available at a STIHL authorized dealer.
The Bluetooth® mark designation and Bluetooth® logos are registered trademarks owned by Blue‐tooth SIG, Inc. These word marks and logos are used by STIHL under license.

The robotic mower is equipped with a Bluetooth® radio interface, a radio network interface and a cellular interface. Local operating restrictions (in
0458-012-9601-A aircraft or hospitals, for example) must be observed.

2.2 Warning Notices in Text

DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

WARNING

■ This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

NOTICE

■ This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

3. Overview

3.1 Robot mower

1. Front grip surface
Lift and transport the robot mower by simultaneously gripping it at the front and rear grip surface.

2. Charging contacts
The charging contacts connect the robot mower with the docking station.

3. Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors detect obstacles.

4. Hood
The hood is spring-mounted and features a bump sensor to detect obstacles on the mowing area.

5. Drive wheels
The drive wheels drive the robot mower.

6. Light strip
The light strip shows the robot mower’s status.

7. Rear grip surface
Lift and transport the robot mower by simultaneously gripping it at the front and rear grip surface.

8. Protective strip
The protective strip protects the user against ejected objects and contact with the blades.

9. Matrix display
The matrix display shows the robot mower’s status.

10. Control panel
The control panel features pushbuttons and a rain sensor

3.2 Control panel

1. Light strip
The light strip shows the robot mower’s status and signals which key combination to press for a certain action.

2. STOP pushbutton
The pushbutton stops the robot mower and mowing unit. The pushbutton also activates the device lock.

3. LOCK pushbutton
This pushbutton unlocks the robot mower in conjunction with a displayed key combination.

4. START pushbutton
This pushbutton starts mowing operations.

5. HOME pushbutton
This pushbutton makes the robot mower return to the docking station or cancels the current mowing job if the robot mower is in the docking station.

6. INFO pushbutton
This pushbutton starts voice output about the current status of the robot mower.

7. Rain sensor
The rain sensor reacts to moisture. Depending on the setting, the robot mower can take weather conditions into account for the mowing plan.

3.3 Mowing unit

1. Blade disk
The blade disk serves to attach the blades.

2. L-pins
The L-pins are for mounting the blades.

3. Blades
The blades mow the lawn.

4. Levers
The levers secure the nut.

5. Nut
The nut secures the blade disk.

Rating plate with machine number

3.4 Docking station and power supply

1. Mains plug
The mains plug connects the connecting cable to a socket.

2. Connecting cable
The connecting cable connects the power supply to the mains plug.

3. Power supply
The power supply supplies the docking station with energy.

4. Charging cable
The charging cable connects the power supply to the docking station.

5. Plug
The plug connects the charging cable to the docking station.

6. Hood
The hood covers the docking station and protects the internal electronics.

7. LED
The LED indicates the status of the docking station.

8. Charging contacts
The charging contacts connect the docking station with the robot mower.

9. Base plate
The base plate is the base for the docking station.

10. Cable duct
The guide wire is routed in the middle cable duct.

11. Cable duct
The perimeter wire is routed in the outer cable ducts.

Rating plate with the machine number

12. Ground peg
The four ground pegs secure the docking station to the ground.

3.5 iMOW® Ruler and Installation Kit

iMOW® Ruler

1. iMOW® Ruler
The ruler makes it easier to install wires and serves to maintain the correct distance.

Installation Kit
An installation kit is required to commission the robot mower; it is not included in the scope of delivery of the robot mower. Appropriate installation kits are available as accessories for different garden sizes.

1. Fixing pin
The fixing pin secures the perimeter wire and guide wire to the ground.

2. Wire connector
The wire connector connects wire ends to each other.

3. Cable markers
The cable markers serve to mark wire ends on the inside of the docking station. They facilitate the assignment of the wire ends when connecting to the correct terminal.

4. Wire coil
The wire coil is required to install the perimeter wire and guide wire

3.6 Symbols

Meanings of symbols on the robot mower, docking station, power supply or installed battery:
This symbol shows the diameter of the blade disk

| This symbol indicates the direction for unlocking the blade carrier when changing blades.
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| This symbol indicates the direction for locking the blade carrier when chang‐ing blades.
| Protection class 2, double insulated.
| Do not dispose of the product with domes‐tic waste.
| The information next to this symbol indi‐cates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer’s specifi‐cation. The energy content available during use is lower.
| 1 LED lights up red. The battery is too warm or too cold.
| 4 LEDs flash red. There is a fault in the battery

4. Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning symbols
Meanings of warning symbols on the robot mower, docking station, power supply or installed battery:

| Observe safety instructions and take the necessary precautions.
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| Read and understand the User Man‐ual and keep it in a safe place.
| Comply with the safety instructions concerning ejected objects and take the necessary precautions.
| Maintain a safe distance.
| Do not touch rotating blade disk with blades.
| Do not climb or sit on the robot mower.
| Stop the robot mower and activate the device lock during transport, storage, cleaning, servicing, repair or when there is changed or unusual behavior.
| Keep children away from the robot mower and mowing area.
| Keep animals away from the robot mower and mowing area.
| Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
| Protect battery against heat and fire.
|

4.2 Intended Use

The STIHL iMOW® 5.0 EVO, 6.0 EVO, 7.0 EVO robot mower is designed for mowing and mulch‐ing grass.
The STIHL docking station and supplied power supply DM160X-420X or DM210X-420X charge the STIHL iMOW® 5.0 EVO, 6.0 EVO, 7.0 EVO robot mower.
The robotic mower, docking station and power supply can be used in the rain.
A STIHL AAI battery supplies the robotic mower with power. The battery has been installed in the robotic mower and may only be removed by a STIHL authorized dealer.
The robotic mower can be configured and oper‐ated via the MY iMOW® app.

WARNING

■ Docking stations, power supply units and batteries not explicitly approved for the STIHL robotic mower may cause a fire or explosion.
Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Use the robotic mower with the STIHL AAI installed battery.
► Charge the
STIHL iMOW® 5.0 EVO, 6.0 EVO, 7.0 EVO robot mower with the STIHL docking station and STIHL power supply DM160X-420X or DM210X-420X.
■ Using the robotic mower, battery, docking station or power supply other than for its intended use can result in serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Use the robotic mower, docking station and power supply as described in this User Manual.

4.3 Requirements for the user

WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot recognize or assess the risks involved in using the robot mower, docking station and power supply. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read and understand the User Manual and keep it in a safe place for reference.
► If you pass the robot mower, docking station or power supply on to another person:
Always give them the User Manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorially and mentally able to use and operate the robot mower, docking station and power supply. If the user is able to operate the equipment but is physically, hearing, visually or mentally impaired, the user may only use the robot mower under the supervision of or after receiving instruction from a responsible person.
This includes all work with and on the robot mower, docking station, power supply, charging cable, guide wire and perimeter wire.
– The user can recognize and assess the risks involved in using the robot mower, docking station and power supply.
– The user is an adult or is being trained in an occupation under supervision according to national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL authorized dealer or other experienced user before using the robot mower, docking station and power supply for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
– During installation, operation, cleaning, maintenance and transportation of the robot mower, keep your balance, provide secure footing and do not run.
– The terms “operation”, “use” and “usage” include all work on the robot mower, docking station, power supply, charging cable, guide wire and perimeter wire as well as all iMow® accessories.

► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL authorized dealer.

4.4 Clothing and Equipment

WARNING
■ During the routing of the perimeter wire or guide wire and attaching the docking station, objects may be thrown at high speed by driving a fixing pin or earth staple into the ground.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commercially with the corresponding marking.
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
■ Objects can be ejected at high speed during the mowing operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► If the mowing area is entered during the mowing operation:
– Wear long pants made of robust material.
– Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
■ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in wood, undergrowth and in the robot mower. Users not wearing suitable clothing may be seriously injured.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the blades during cleaning, maintenance or transport.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip. This may result in injury to the user.
► If the mowing area is entered during the mowing operation: Wear sturdy, closedtoed footwear with high-grip soles.

4.5 Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Robot mower and mowing area

WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot be aware of nor assess the dangers of the robot mower and objects being thrown into the air.
This may result in serious injury to bystanders, children and animals and damage to property.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the mowing area during the mowing operation.

► If the robot mower is used in publicly accessible areas: Close off mowing area and set up signs with warning text “Warning! Automatic lawn mower! Keep children and animals away and supervise them!” Comply with local regulations.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the robot mower.
► With the help of the perimeter wire, define the mowing area as described in this User Manual. Using the perimeter wire, mark off designated areas that the robot mower must not mow or navigate from the mowing area.
► Do not operate the robot mower on gravel or crushed stone.
■ People can trip over the perimeter wire, guide wire or the fixing pins. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
► Route the perimeter wire and guide wire flat on the ground.
► Drive the fixing pins completely into the ground.
■ If a gardening tool is used in the mowing area, the tool can strike and damage the perimeter wire, guide wire or fixing pins. Objects can be ejected at high speed. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
► Do not use a gardening tool around the perimeter wire or guide wire.
■ The robot mower’s electrical components can produce sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not operate the robot mower in highly flammable or explosive environments.
■ As a result of a storm, the robot mower can be damaged, or foreign objects may be on the mowing area. The robot mower may be in an unsafe condition, and objects may be ejected at high speed during the mowing. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► After a storm, check that the robot mower is in a safe condition.
► Check the condition of the mowing area and remove any foreign objects from it.

4.5.2 Battery
The battery has been installed in the robot mower and must only be removed by a STIHL authorized dealer.

WARNING

■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the battery.
Bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, the battery may catch fire, explode or be irreparably damaged. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Do not charge, use and store the battery outside of the specified temperature limits, 23.6.
► Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
► Keep battery away from small metal parts.
► Do not expose the battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose the battery to microwaves.
► Protect the battery against chemicals and salts.

4.5.3 Docking station and power supply

WARNING

■ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the docking station or power supply. Bystand‐ers, children and animals may be seriously or fatally injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the docking station or power supply.
■ The docking station and the power supply are not protected against all environmental condi‐tions. If the docking station and power supply are exposed to certain environmental condi‐tions, they may catch fire or explode. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Do not operate the docking station and power supply in a flammable environment or explosive environment.

► Do not use or store the docking station and power supply outside of their specified tem‐perature limits, 23.6.
► Disconnect the power supply before a storm or when there is a risk of a lightning strike.

■ People can trip over the docking station, charging cable, power supply or connecting cable. People can be injured, and the docking station, charging cable, power supply or con‐necting cable can be damaged.
► Set up the docking station and power sup‐ply in a clearly visible area.
► Route the connecting cable and charging cable flat on the ground.
■ The housing of the power supply can get very hot in direct sunlight. There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch a hot power supply.

4.6 Safe Condition

4.6.1 Robot mower

The robot mower is in a safe condition if the following conditions are met:

– The robot mower is undamaged.
– The controls function properly and have not been modified.
– The blades are properly installed and are undamaged.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this robot mower are installed.
– The accessories are correctly installed.

WARNING

■ If not in safe condition, components may no longer operate correctly and safety devices may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.

► Operate an undamaged and functioning robot mower.
► Do not modify the robot mower.
► If the control panel is not functioning: Do not operate the robot mower.
► Install original STIHL accessories designed for this robot mower.
► Install the blades as described in this User Manual.
► Install accessories as described in this User Manual or in the User Manual for the acces‐sories.
► Do not insert objects in the robot mower’s openings.

► Do not bridge charging contacts with metal‐lic objects (short circuit).
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ized dealer.

4.6.2 Mowing unit

The mowing unit is in safe condition when the following conditions are met:

– The blades, blade disk, blade carrier, lever and nut are undamaged.
– The wear marks on the blade disk are not worn through.
– The L-pins on the blade disk are not more than half-worn.
– The blades are not deformed.
– The blades are properly installed.

WARNING

■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the blades may come off and be ejected. People may suffer serious injuries as a result.
► Work with undamaged blades, blade disk, blade carrier, lever and nut.
► If the wear marks are worn through and holes are formed: Replace the mowing unit.
► If the L-pins are more than half-worn: Replace the mowing unit.
► Install blades correctly.
► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐ized dealer.

4.6.3 Battery

The battery has been installed in the robot mower and must only be removed by a STIHL authorized dealer.
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.

WARNING

■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate safely. Persons may be seriously injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is moist or wet: Allow the bat‐tery to dry.
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery’s open‐ings.

► Never bridge the battery’s contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.

■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a doctor.
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: do not use the battery and keep it away from combustible substances.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or water.

4.6.4 Docking station, charging cable, power supply and connecting cable

The docking station, charging cable, power sup‐ply, connecting cable and plug connections are in a safe condition if the following conditions are met:

– The docking station, charging cable, power supply, connecting cable and plug connections are undamaged.
– The docking station, charging cable, power supply, connecting cable and plug connections are clean.
– Original STIHL accessories designed for this docking station are installed.
– The accessories are correctly installed.
– Docking station and power supply are not cov‐ered during operation.

WARNING

■ If not in a safe condition, components may no longer operate safely and safety devices may be rendered ineffective. There is a risk of seri‐ous or fatal injury.
► Use an undamaged docking station, charg‐ing cable, power supply, connecting cable and plug connections.
► If the docking station, power supply or plug connections are dirty: Clean them.
► Do not modify the docking station, charging cable, power supply, connecting cable and plug connections.

► Do not insert objects into the openings of the docking station and power supply.
► Do not bridge the electrical contacts of the docking station, power supply and plug con‐nections with metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the docking station and power supply.
► Do not cover the docking station and power supply.
► Do not bury the power supply in the ground.
► Do not sit on the docking station.
► Do not stand on the base plate of the dock‐ing station.

4.7 Mowing operation

WARNING

■ The blades on the rotating blade disk can cut the user. This may result in serious injury to the user.

► Do not touch rotating blade disk and blades.
► If the user approaches the robot mower during the mowing operation or before they want to make adjust‐ments on the device: Press the STOP pushbutton.
► Do not tilt or lift the robot mower dur‐ing the mowing operation.
► If the blade disk or blades are blocked by an object: Stop the robot mower and activate the device lock. Only then remove the object.
► Keep children away from the robot mower and mowing area.
► Keep animals away from the robot mower and mowing area.
► Do not climb or sit on the robot mower. Do not transport children, animals or objects on the robot mower.
■ If the behavior of the robot mower changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This may result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Press the STOP pushbutton and activate the device lock. Contact a STIHL author‐ized dealer.
■ If the blades hit a foreign object during the mowing operation, the blades or parts of them can be damaged or ejected at high speed.

This may result in injury to people and dam‐age to property.

► Remove foreign objects from the mowing area.
► Remove broken off blades or parts of blades from the mowing area.

■ When the STOP pushbutton is pressed, the blade disk with the blades will continue to rotate for a short time. People may be seriously injured.
► Wait until the blade disk is no longer rotating.
■ If the blades hit a hard object during the mowing DANGER ■ If the robot mower is operating near live electric cables, the blades can come in contact
with the cables and damage them. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
► Do not operate the robot mower in the vicinity of live cables.

4.8 Charging

WARNING
■ A damaged or defective power supply may produce an unusual smell or emit smoke during the charging process. This may result in injury to people and damage to property.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the wall socket.
■ The power supply can overheat and cause a fire if heat dissipation is inadequate. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not cover the power supply.

4.9 Connecting to the power supply
Contact with live components may occur for the following reasons:
– The connecting cable or the extension cord is damaged.
– The mains plug of the connecting cable or extension cord is damaged.
– The socket is not properly installed.

DANGER
■ Contact with live parts may result in electric shock. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.operation, sparks can be produced and the blades can be damaged. Sparks can cause fires in a flammable environment. Persons may be seriously or fatally injured, and property may be damaged.
► Do not use in a flammable environment.
► Make sure that the blades are in a safe condition.